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It must have been with very different feelings that ;he Central Executive Committee of the Relief F and ass , . mblcd at Manchester, on Monday lett, frcm those with which they met together when first assuming their onerous duties. It was no light task to undertake the relief of a pauperised popu lation of over half a million, especially when it was quite uncertain how long the pressure might last, and when the means of relief were principally dependent on fluctuating sources. There was rea son to apprehend not only a repetition of the Irish horrors of 1817, but to fear likewise the outbreak of pepular discontent or the deadly presence of epidemic disease. From all these evils we have been mercifully spared, and there is no doubt that under Providence that exemption is due to the promptness and t fficiency of the means taken for the relief of the distress. The contributions flowed in faster than they were needed, and although the committee always wisely kept a large balance cn hand, yet the receipts were still large, when they were able to announce that henceforward local charity would be sufficient to meet the need. And the diEtriilution of aid, which was a task of no oral:lqt . ; difficulty and deiicccy among so many conflicting claims and local jeslcueic, has been accomplished with a discretion and a liberality of spirit which has preserved public harmony un broken. But, notwithstanding the readiness and efficiency of the aid, or rather perhaps in consequence of those characteristics, the great danger which political economists feared to be al most inevitable, has been happily averted; and far from the population becoming demoralised and inclined to pauperism, the opportunity of again working for their living is everywhere hailed with joy. The operatives have shown themselves willing to follow other occupations to which they have been unaccustomed, they have undertaken the out-door work provided under the Public Works Act with promptness and cheerfulness, while in several of the outlying unions the arrival of the cotton bales once more called forth tears and blessings. There is indeed great cause for thankfulness that the country should have passed through such a crisis with safety, that the very cause which threatened to provoke disaffection and disturbance should only have served to promote goodwill aid kindliness, and to draw classes nearer together by manifesting a common sympathy and spirit of sacrifice. At Christmas, 1863, the maximum of distress was reached in the startling number of §10,279 reci pients of relief. At Midsummer last the amobnt had fallen to 112,598, not much more than a fifth of the previous number now relieved, is still further reduced, being 96,295 ; and although this seems at first a large aggregate, it is necessary to remember that the ordinary pauperism of these unions is very large, rising in the winter months to about 50,000, so that the average pressure on the rates is now only about double that of 1861, which was reckoned to be the most prosperous year which Lancashire had ever known. Lancashire has had cause to remember and regret those prosperous days so quickly succeeded by such appalling dis, tress, but brighter days are now dawning upon her. From the relief committees of itoyton, Lees, Salford, and Newton Heath, letters were read at the meeting on Monday announcing the gratifyieg fact that they had been enabled to close their ope rations. Each of these several bodies, in thus com pleting their undertaking, expressed their obliga tions to the Central Committee for their liberality and attention. The present condition of affairs manifests a steady improvement, which is more encouraging than any sudden alteration. In th e month of June this year there were 288,869 opera- tives at work fueJ time, 80,066 short time, and 105,161 out of work; while in July there were 29 2,118 on full time, 67,660 on short time e and 101,568 out of work. The number of recipients of relief from all sources, too, fell in the that month from 111,346 to 96,295. thou sand six hu n d red and slaty-eights One 'eilled operatives sa d 2,000 factors workers are at present employed on public week s; and calc'elating these on an av erage of four persons to a family, nearly 20,000 persons are thus kept off the rates. Mr. VILLIETAa's B 1 eatuuti_, ll has, therefore, been productiv e of sr . good,and the good is of a lasting nature. It was welt k nown that, nots withstandino . the Wealth, the energy, and the large population of the manufacturing districts, their sanitary arrangements were most defectiv e , ad • , adding largely to the waste of life so common in such places. T hey were like a man of business who is so much engrossed:in his trade or profession that he has no time orileisure to;bestow on the require. meats of his own family. Engrossed in the all absorbing interest of their trade and its belongings, manufacturers and operatives 'to such trifling matters as drainage, paving, and other necessary measures. Towns sprung up quickly where villages used to stand, and a dense population speedily settled round them, with none of the ordinary appliances that secure the health of towns. The bees of the busy hives were. constantly swarming, but the new hives were ill-fitted for their recention. The great distress will therefore in this view become a lasting benefit. No less than 77 places were availing themselves, of the Public Works Act on August 15th. In many places, ac cording to the report, the works are being carried on with reduced numbers, owin g to the opening of mills, and to the agricultural operations of this Bossed. Preeon, Ashton, and Glossop are the chief places in which there are yet large numbns unemployed, but even in these there is a considerable amelioration. So satisfactory is the general state of affairs that the Hon. Secretary prepared, on Monday, a resolu tion to the effect, that the grants of the committee should henceforth be confined to the relief of per sons not receiving parochial aid. He remarked that it was desirable that the whole of the districts should be prepared for the cessation of relief from extraneous quarters, and that this would be a good beginning, Mr. MASON, of Ashton, made some opposition on behalf of that district, and it was ultimately determined to qualify the resolution by the condition that the pauperism should not exceed 5 per cent, of the population. This was the wisest course as meeting the exceptional cases, while pro viding for a gradual change, and certainly in the hour of returning prosperity the country will not begrudge a little additional help to those who have so nobly borne the winter of adversity. Nothing can exceed the want of good feeling ex hibited by the Federals throughout the war in which they have been so long engaged,but their last exploits are worthy of the Prussians, and certainly it is a satire on the race that was to be the beacon for the nations that they are resorting to the most barbarous modes practised by the 0:d World. The system now adopted of deporting women and children, and sending them to a wilderness, is perfectly atrocious, and for ever disgraces the Government which sanc tions, and stamps with infamy the men who carry out the inhuman work in its shameful details and extravagant purposes. The cause of this barbarous treatment is that their victims refuse to take the oath of allegiance to the Federal cause. Two hundred and forty-nine women and children were sent north of the Ohio by SHERMAN they were quite destitute, and it may be supposed therefore what these men wish them to endure, sent as they are among those who hate them. Some of these were put into the military prison, and thence sent down the Missis sippi to the extreme limits of the Gulf of Mexico, "to dwell wi'le alligators, or to die in the swamps," as it is emphatically described in the account. The administrative organ has the audacity to state that these victims are "on a journey for their rights." Such conduct and language are a disgrace to the Federals as men; they lower themselves in the scale of humanity, and the most inveterate partisan of their cause mast be disgusted at their course. War cr peace are secondary things in comparison with such savege display of arbitrary power, and such uncalled for and unmeaning vios lence against defenceless persons. If anything were wanting to deter the Confederate States from prosecuting the war with vigour it would be this inhuman mode now practised. Nothing less than revenge can be meant by it, and that revenge of the lowest order and the most revolting kind. That States calling themselves Christian should thus desecrate the highest laws is quite incomprehensible, and that a civilised people should permit the Go vernmcnt to do such things is quite extraordinary. In order to be consistent the Federals should no longer c 3.11 themselves a 1t public, but a M. , spotism, and no more insult common sense by profaning the name of freedom in applying it to their actions. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is one of the most excellent institutions in the country. It operates as a check upon many who would otherwise not be deterred from practising their cruel propensities, and the fear of exposure will restrain them when no considerations of a higher nature will prevail. It is to be expecteS'i, ho wever, that when the agents of this society b eats succeeded in proving a case in question, and, clearly exemplified that the facts are of a particularty aggravated nature, due attention will be paid to their assertions. It is much to be regretted when too much laxity is shown to the offender, and the ends of justice are not met, An extreme case of cruelty to a horse was brought before the Enfield Petty Sessions, and the whole of the evidence tended to show that no excuse was given for any violence, but that the measures employed were wanton and brutal in the extreme. The defendant's position in life only served to increase the evil, for he had had the advantages of education and cociety to restrain his passions, instead of giving way to them to such a frightful extent. The pony he was driving was generally driven by his daughter, and whenthey reached a particular spot the pony turned to go as usual to the residence of a family where the young lady was in the habit of calling. Instead of employing proper means for quieting or directing the animal, the defendant struck it so violently that it broke from the vehicle ; he then jumped down, and for a quarter of an hour beat it about the head in the most savage manner. In vain these who assembled round the spot tried to remonstrate with him—he persisted in his savage treatment. The de fence made by the accused only made matters worse, for he adopted a sort of bravado style, and evidently thought that he was above criticism. No wonder there was "sensation" among his hearers when he said that the pony was not thrashed half enough, as "it wanted A good thrashing three or four hours a day with a good thick ash stick." It seems strange, after the case had been fairly proved, and the defendant, instead of expressing contrition, only used language unbecoming and uncalled for, that the Court should not have adopted stronger measures to show their disapproval of his words and conduct. A more lame conclusion could not have followed so outrageous an affair. He was merely told that the case came within the statute, and that unnecessary violence had been used. He was further informed that he could appeal, if he thought proper, and the trifling penalty of forty shillings and costs was inflicted. It is a great pity that the defendant did not appeal, because by that means more publicity would have been given to the affair, and a higher Court would not, in all pro bability, have dealt so leniently with the affair. It is an occurrence deeply to be regretted that so gross an instance of cruelty should be suffered to go by unmarked by a decided reproof. If it were not in the power of the Court to inflict a heavy fine, no thing prevented the strongest censure being be• stowed upon the cruelty practised. It is monstrous that a man of property and position should be suffered to go on unchecked in such a course, for the harm he can do by his ungovernable temper is ten times more extensive than any injuries a poor man can inflict. There are many who may suffer wrong, cruelty, and in justice, and not have the means to make their grievance known, while some may be deterred from doing so for fear of the coneequensm of attßeking , one in an influential position. It cannot be hoped that whatever means are employed a decided change can come over such a disposition, but at least for the sake of society, for the cause l of justice, and the interests of humanity, such conduct should be denounced in the strongest terms that custom allows to be employed. It is a grave offence thus to tor ture a poor animal, and Lo right-minded person will deny that the offender in this instance escaped without receiving his deserts. The Jews in Morocco. TO THE EDITOR OP THE SUN. SlR,—The press has kindly given publicity to the letter which I had recently the honour to receive from his Excellency Sid Taib El Yaminy, the Vizier or Prime Minister of his Sheriffian Majesty the Emperor of Morocco. A narrative, however, has since appeared de scribing the cruel treatment, attended with a fatal result of a Jew in the province of Haha, at the hand of its deputy-governor; and an apprehension has arisen that the Moorish Government does not really intend to fulfil its humane promises. I believe the accompanying communications will show that this apprehension may be dismissed. The writer is an influential Jewish merchant of Mogador, and it will be observed how highly he and his co-religionists estimate the beneficial effects —present and to come—of the Imperial edict. Prejudices and abuses of long-standing, parti• cularly when fostered and sustained by religious fanaticism, are not suddenly nor easily remediable, even in well-organised States. In a country like Morocco the advance of civili sation must necessarily be progressive.—l have the honour to remain, sir, your faithful and obedient servant, MOSES MONTEFIORE. East Cliffe Lodge, Ramsgate, Aug. 16. Mogador, July 25, 1864, Esteemed Sir,—l take upon myself the painful task of communicating to you a :nost deplorable event, which has very recently occurred in the vicinity, within a few hours' ride from this town. A poor Jew, named Joseph Ben Eish M'seilim, a resident of this town, while travelling for his usual occupation of petty trading, in the adjoining province of Haha, had occa sion to present himself at the residence of the governor of the province to prefer a complaint to the chief in command respecting some money which he said he had been robbed of and lost. It appears that the khalifa, or deputy gover nor, Sidi Howselin (then acting in place of the governor of the province, Hadj Abdalla, who was absent), did not credit the said Jew's story, and, under the impres • sion that his statement was false, ordered him to b e punished with the lash, which was so severely app li e d that the poor Jew was left dead on the spo`,,, and some hours afterwards his remains were bull, there by some Jews sent from hence to bring the 'Jody of the deceased to this town for interment, but vegich was refused by the khalifa. I shall not attempt at prr,sent to describe to you the whole of the detP.ils of this sh'oeking cruel affair which have come to my hearing, as it would be difficult to do so perhaps with all truth and correctness. I am however happy to inform you that the resident consuls, including myself, have taken up this affair properly and seriously, and have each made their reports to the consuls-general and European Ministers at Tangier, with the object of obtainining from the Court of the Sultan a thorough investigation into this horrible tragedy, with due reparation and security for the future against repetition of such totally unjustifi ible conduct on the part of the Sultan's chiefs in command in the different parts of the empire ; and l feel persuaded that his Imperial Majesty will not only cause strict it quirt' about this melancholy event, but will likewise take all possible means to prevent the recurrence of similar disgraceful conduct on the part of his different governors in the country, I think it right to mention that the said province of Hahn has, for a great many years, been ruled by its present governor Badj Abdalla, who, although considered a very strict and severe chief, showing but little mercy to *Jelin quents of all classes, at the same time the province is quiet and comparatively orderly, and due protection is afforded for travellers, traders, strangers, and property; and during the disasters of the bombardment of Mogador by the French some years ago, and the more recent troubles caused by the Spanish war with the empire, the Jews of this place were all received everywhere in Hahn, and their persons and property protected, and were all well-treated as far as possible to ho done under the strict surveillance and by the voluntary desire of the ruling governor, Hadj Abdalla, and much to his credit. Mogador is situated in the province of Raba, end its inhabitants could scarcely expect, in such times as described, to obtain equal security and protection la any other of the surrounding provinces, where there exists greater cenfucion and misrule. I wish to remove any impression that may erroneously be felt that your late visit to this country is tlis cause, or in a - 33 , way connected with disasters sinit' L ar to the occur rence above described; on the contrary, the recent edict of the Sultan, published on the occasion of your visit to his Court, has undoubtedly 'produced the moat beneficial results, and without whi%n, at the present moment, the position of the Jews i i this empire might be far worse. I feel, however, cor s ..ident the good effects of the edict in ques tion will inere:iso tenfold in the course of time. Hoping 'anis will find you iu perfect enjoyment of good health, and presenting the grateful respects of myself and fanyr,y, I have the honour to be, esteemed sir, your devoted obedient servant, ABRAHAM CAAS, To Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart., F,R.S,, &c. Mogador, Aug. I, 1864. Esteemed Sir,--•:nce the recent deplorable event of the death of a poor Jew by unmerited severe castigation in the province close to this town, which I mentioned to you in my letter of July last, I now come to inform you that the ch!af governor of the raid province of Haha, Sidi Hadj Abdalla, has returned to his residence there. and his excel lency, immediately on learning the circumstances of the case, expressed his strong di: afprobation of the conduct of his deputy in this shocking affair, and has written a long letter directed to our governor, Raid El Mehddi, instruct ing him to call a meeting of the chief of the Jews of Mogador, and read over to then, its contents in extenua tion, with manifold promises of entire security against the chance of repetition of such gross outrage in future, and intimating his desire to make some reparation for the past unfortunate occurrence which he says took place in his absence entirely without his knowledge, " His excellency offers the payment of a fine or penalty to be given as an atonement and consolation to the familY of the deceased, and that they should give him, as custo mary among the Moors in such cases, an acquittance or pardon for the life of the deceased. When the meeting of the Jews heard the contents of the aforesaid let er they consulted among themselves the matter, and they took into consideration the previous comparative kind treatment and protection afforded to the Jews of this town by the people of the province of Haha, under the direction of the said Kaid Hadj Abdalla, at the time of the French and Spanish wars in this empire. And fearing to bring upon themselves the of the people of the said province, in case of being placed in similar circumstances, as above mentioned, they called to the relations of the deceased to accept the aforesaid proposals of Kaid Abdalla, and they refused, say ing they have had their case reported to the foreign Ministers, Sci., and will leave the matter in their hands. But the Jews pointed out to them the danger that maY arise if they refused, and they obliged then to give the acquittance or pardon required, according to the Moorish laws and usual customs. The meeting refused to receive from his Excellency Kaid Abdalla what he offered to paY , and they contributed among themselves the sum of £12 3 , which they have handed over to the said relations of de ceased. It is no small advantage for us to feel the certainty that this Laid and all others are greatly influenced to d o g ood, from the knowledge that all public affairs are strictly re ported to the foreign Ministers and consular corps at Tangier as well as elsewhere, the salutary effect of whose just inter ference in all necessary cases is incontestable.—l have the honour to be, esteemed sir, your faithful and obedient humble servant, ABIL/1114X CAAs. To Sir Monteflore, Bart., F.R.S., (to. LORD PALMERSTON AND MS CONSTITUENTS.-'' The Premier has signified his intention of paying a visit to his constituents on the occasion of Tiverton races, which are appointed to take place on the 24th and 25th of the present month. We lordship's private secretary, in reply to an invitation from Mr. F. A. Payne, the secretary of the Tiverton Race Committee, has forwarded to that gentleman the following note :—" 10, Downing-street, Aug. 12, 1861. Sir,—l am directed by Lord Palmerston, in reply to your communication of tho 9th bast, to inform you that it is his intention to visit Tiverton at the time of the races,—l am, sir, your obedient servant EVELYN ASHLEY." NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BRIGHTON. —The Roman Catholic church of St. Mary Mag dalen, in Brighton, which was partly open some time ago, has been completed, and yesterday the solemn opening of the entire building took place. The Right Rev. Dr. Grant, Roman Catholic bishop of Southwark, celebrated high mass, assisted by several of the clergy of the dioc2se. The music was by Hummel, and was well performed. The sermon was preached by Dr. Manning. There was present a large number of the laity. The church is situated in Upper- North-street, in the north-west part of Brighton, is in the early English style, and is very beautiful. On each side of the nave are several arches, supported by massive pillars, adorned with some excellent carved work. The roof is of stained oak. The church has a tower GO feet high, and from this tower there rises a spire, also 60 feet high. The spire can be seen from a great distance. Mr Blount, of London, is the architect, and Messrs. Cheesman, Fabian, and Farmer executed the different parte of the works. LREUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE BELGIAN. (Via Greencastle.) NEW YORK, AUG. 5 (Evening). The Confederates have recrossed into Maryland in force and occupied Hagerstown. This morning the Governor of Pennsylvanian farmers are driv ing off their stock. The Federal loss on Saturday before Petersburg is officially stated at 5,600 men: It is reported that General Hooker will be as signed to a new command, embracing the Upper Potomac, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. General S tor eman has effectually cut the railroad communication between Macon and Atlanta. A division of Sherman's cavalry, under General M'Call, while returning from a raid to the rear of Atalanta on the 27th ult., was attacked and routed by the Confederates under General Ransom. Out of 3,200 of M'Call's men only 500 have yet reported at Marietta ; the remainder are believed to have been either killed or captured. The City of Manchester has arrived out. NEW YORK, AUGUST 6 (Morning). Farragnt's fleet is stated to have attacked Mobile, and passed the forts, and was preparing to attack the city. Reports are current that Grant has arrived at Washington. A portion of his troops have entered Maryland. Deserters assert that the Confederates have undermined the position in front of the Federal corps before Petersburg. Hood reports that Stoneman, with 500 men, has been captured. Senators Wade, Henry, and Winter, and Mr Davis, the chairman of Cae committee on the re bellions States, have issued a report, changing R with usurpation of power, and a design President to o sec c o 1 Ore his re-election by unfair means. The Arica has arrived out. The Saxonia has been Intercepted off Cape Race. (Via 'Greencastle and Father Point.) NEW YORK, AUG. 6 (Evening). The accounts concerning the Confederate invasion of Maryland are extremely vague. Heavy firing has been heard around Cumberland. It was sap posed that the Confederates would advance on Pittsburg, Wheeling, and Cincinnati. They still hold Hagertown. General Averill is reported to be moving to wards Bedford, Pennsylvania, to operate against the Confederates. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, AUG. 6 (Evening). Money easy. Gold, 259. Exchange on London, 282; on Paris, 2.7 i. Stocks steady. New York Central, 1301 ; Illinois, 129; Eric, 1124; United States 5.20 dols. Bonds, 1083. Cotton firm and advancing. Middling Upland, 178 c. Flour and wheat dull. Corn heavy. Pro visions quiet. Cuff,e dull. Sugar and molasses steady. Crude Petroleum. 50c. ; refined, 82c. SOUTHAMPTON, AUG. 17. The North German Lloyd's steamer New York, sailing hence to-day for New York, with the Ger man, French, and English mails, takes out 130 cabin passengers, a general cargo, and jewellery, value 14.5,500 francs, from Havre. DENMARK. FLENSBURG, AUG. 17. A division of the Prussian flotilla, under the command of Captain Jachmane, is making a trial trip in the Schleswig waters of the Baltic, It will touch at Eekernforde and Flensburg. ALTONA, AUG. 17. Baron Konneri'a left for Dresden yesterday. He is expected to return in about a fortnight. GREAT FIRE AT LI3IOGES. PARIS, AUG. 17. A dreadful fire broke out on Monday evening at Limoges, and was only subdued yesterday. From 120 to 150 houses have been consumed. Measures have been taken for the sustenance and shelter of those who have suffered by the catastrophe. The Emperor not being able to go to Limoges on account of the arrival of the King of Spain, has sent his aide-de-camp, Colonel Reille, to relieve the great Est sufferers. The Empress and Prince Im perial have each contributed 10,000 fr. The King of Spain arrived at St. Cloud at nine o'clock last night. The Emperor awaited hie majesty at the entrance of the park. A grand reception afterwards took place. THE BOMBAY MAIL. MALTA, AuG. 16. 20 T ut h h e am Sy pt r o ia n. left at 7 e.m. t o -d a y f or Marseilles, and the Baroda will leave at 2 a.m. to morrow for The Pconab, from Southamptan on the 4th inst., reached Malta on the 13th at 10 a.m., and left at 4 P.m., for Alexandria. The Eusine, from Marseilles on the 12th inst., arrived at 8 p.m. on the 14th, and left at 1 a.m, on the I.sth for Alexandria. FRANCE. BOURSE, Aug. 16.—Market still continues in the same state of inactivity, but with prices well maintained. Threes, for the Account, are now at 66f. 50c, Mobilier have been in demand, and some business done at 1,025 f. Railway Market quiet, but in general firm. The market closed as fol. lows :-- 11 per Cent 5....... 95 Do. end month.... 3 per Cents ...... 66 40 Do. end month.... 66 45 Credit Mob!liar.... 1925 Do. end m0nth....1030 Bank Shares...... 3380 Credit Foncier ....1220 Roman .......... 76 50 Italian Loan 6B 36 Do. end month 6B 35 Ditto Threes .. New Mexican .... 56 50 Russian Austrian Spanieh Threes Florae Debt Deferred RAILWAYS. Cash. Account. Orleans .... - BB5 .. 886 60 Northern .. 3....... -. - 981 25 .. 985 Lyons and Ilediter- l anean 925 .. 930 S3uthern .... 642 50 .. 646 25 Western Eastern ... - Sardinian * 350 .. _ Austrian Lombard North a Spain Saragossa.. Ditto to Barcelona - THE STATUE TC THE LATE SIR G. C. LEWIS AT HEREFORD,—The bronze statue, from the cast of Baron Marochetti, to the memory of the late Sir George Commall Lewis, Bart,, has arrived in Hereford, The 3d of September has been fixed for its inauguration, on which occasion Lord Palmerston has promised to deliver the in augural address, The Chancellor of the Exchequer is also expected to be present. While in Herefordshire the noble Premier will be the guest of the Rev, Archer Clive, of Whitfield, brother of Mr Geo. Clive, M,P, REPRESENTATION OF FlNSEURY.—Yesterday the whole of Finsbury was placarded by large bills containing three long columns of the names of persons who have engaged to serve on a committee to secure the election of Mr Alderman Lusk as member for the borough of Fins bury, in the room of Sir S. Morton Pete, who has accepted a requisition to become a candidate for the representation of Bristol. According to present appearances Finsbury is likely to have a considerable choice of candidates at the next general election. In addition to Mr Alderman Lusk, Mr M'Cullagh Torrens and Mr Phillips, of the Coal Ex change, have offered themselves, whilst Mr Cox, one of the sitting members, has announced hie intention of seeking re-election, LITERATURE. Me Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter. From the Private Journals and other Papers of Com mander R. Semmes, C.S.N., and other Officers. Two Vols. Saunders, Otley, and Co. An authentic narrative of the gallant exploits of Commander Semmes, the Cochrane of the Confedee rate States, will be perused with eager interest by all those, and their name is legion, who sympathise with resolute courage and who are enthralled by records of peril and adventure. As early as the spring of 1861, President Davis, not content with gathering together an army of heroic soldiers to defend the newborn independence of the South, was anxious to compete with the enemy at sea, The Federals were at that time well provided with ships, while the Confederates had neither ships nor seamen, to say nothing of their seeming lack of officers. Nothing daunted, the new President, with that happy discrimination which is the best gift of those who govern, at once selected " the right man in the right place." Captain Semmes being then at his residence at Washington, a C,,m mender in the Federal Navy, received, on the 14th February, 18,91 (auspicious valentine !),a telegraphic invitation from the South. Already the gallant captain's Southern sympathies were well known. I He had dectared gnat "his judgment, his incline. , tions and 11 is affections were with the South." Oa this t:tnt, therefore, he spoke : on the receipt of (no telegraphic message, ho at once relinquished his Federal command, and almost immediately taking command of the Sumter, he entered upon thet ad venturous career with which his name has become so conspicuouslyidentified. Another Rupert of Bo hemia, he combined the loyal discipline of the naval officer with the reckless gallantry of the buccaneer. Like "an eagle in a dovecote" the adventurous Sumter, and afterwards the no less dauntless Alabama "fluttered the Volsciane" of the Federal navy till that once formidable armament was no where. Records of prize -taking abound in these pages with almost monotonous continuance. Same. times the enemy is captured after a breathless chase and a fair resistance. At others, the Alabama has only to "coma" and "conquer." In the case of the Jos ph Parker, captured by the Sumter, the aiatoas Were considerably entertained by finding an entry in the log-book of the prize, written the day after she had set sail—" We have a tight, fast vessel, and we don't care for Jeff, Davis I" Wearied at last with three years of continuous adventure and excitement, Captain Semmes and his heroic companions were beginning to desire a respite from their exertions—when, on the fatal 19th of June, the gallant Alabama met her doom. On her memorable encounter with the Kearsage, "the Alabama," says the authentic narrative here before us, " entered the lists when she should have been lying in dock." Perhaps the best specimen we can give of the style, at once simple and vigorous, in which this adven turous narrative is related, will be an extract, from the sad record of that disastrous day. The Kearsage we are reminded, was "in first-rate condition." The Alabama " fought waken exhausted frame" : She had the her, ism to decide upon the conflict, without the strength to choose the form of it. After some little manoeuvring this became painfully evident to Captain Semmes. The Kearsa;e selected her distance at a range of 500 yards, and being well protected she deliberately took time and fired with sure effect. Captain Semmes had great confidence in the power of his Blakeley riihd gun, and we believe it is a confidence net shaken by its failure to win the day for him. He wished to get within easy range of his enemy, that he might try this weapon effectively; but any attempt on his part to come to closer quarters was eoustrued by the N.earsage as a design to bring the engagement between the ships to a hand-to hand conflict between the men. Having the speed, she chose her distance, and made all thought of boarding hope less. It was part of the plan of Captain Semmes to board, it possible, at some period of the day, supposing that he could not quickly decide the battle with artillery. It was evi dently Captain Winslow's determination to avoid the old fashioned form of a naval encounter, and to fight altogether in the new style; his superior steam power gave him the option. When the Alabama took her death wound she was helpless. We must interpret the respectful distance main tained by the Kearsage up to the very last, and the persis tent plying of her guns while the side of the sinking ship was visible, as a settled resolution on Captain Winslow's part to trust to guns alone, and throughout, so that e i dan gerous proximity might be shunned. That much homage was paid by him to the hostile crew, and that his manoeuvre was creditably dkrect, few will deny. The crew of the Alabama, seamen and officers, were in high spirits throughout the engagement, though very early the slaughter set in and the decks were covered with blood. Their fire was rapid and admirable. It has been said in the House of Lords by no less a person than the Duke of Somerset, that her firing was positively bad; and that she hit the Kearsage only three times during the action. By Captain Winslow's own admission the Kearsage was hit twenty , eight times by shot and shell—or once to every fifth discharge. No seaman knowing anything of an actual engagement on the deep will object to the accuracy of such an aim. Had the Kearsage shown the same blank tides as the Alabama another tale might have been told. Captain Semmes, however, perceived that his shell rebounded after striking her, and exploded harmlessly. This led him to rely upon solid shot. Tho Alabama not being thus or in any way shielded, was pierced with shell, and soon showed vast rents in her after.part. Her pivot-gun was a distinct mark for the enemy, and a single shell exploded near it killed and wounded half the men by whom it was worked. Each ship fought her starboard broadsides, and steamed in a circle to keep that side to the enemy. So, for an hour, this, to a distant spectator, monotonous manoeuvre continued, without perceptibly narrowing the range. Captain Semmes was standing on the quarterdeck when the chief engineer sent word to say that the ship was endangered by leakage. The fiart lieutenant, Mr Kell, was sent below to inspect the damage. He returned with word that the ship was sinking. Captain Semmes at once ordered the ship to be put about and steered towards shore. But the water was rising in her ; the fires were speedily extinguished. The Alabama's shot from slackening had new ceased.. It was evident to all on board that she was doomed. To have continued Bring would have been to indulge a stupid rancour, and to act in such a manner is not in the nature of a seaman like Captain Semmes. On the contrary, his thoughts were directed towards saving the lives of his crew. He gave command for the Confederate flag to be hauled down. Well known as many of these incident already are, their repetition in this more complete and compre hensive form will be right welcome, and the romantic adventures of Captain Semmes and the Alabama will for the time being absorb the atten. tio❑ even of the readers of " sensational" romance Mysterious Legends of Edmburgh, now for the First Time Told in Print. By Alexander Leigh• ton, author of " Carious Storied Traditions," &c, Ono vol. Pp. 272. Nimmo. Some niue or ten more or les s enth ra lli ng l egen d s , with a few very spirited illustrations, are contained in this volume. They will afford ample entertain ment for many an idle half hour, and will long linger, we conjecture, in the memory of some readers. ",Deacon Macgilliroy's Disappearance," and " Lang Sandy Woot:s Watch," are amusing perplexities with very satisfactory results, Some others of the tales have a more serious interest. Our House and Garden; What too see and what we do not see, in them. By Cuthbert W. Johnson, F.B.S. One vol. Pp. 282. Ridgway. A very interesting and valuable little book, with much information, very pleasantly conveyed. " Our Bedroom," " Our Breakfast Parlour," Our Dining table," " Our Garden," and ".Our Plants," are all made the subjects of very interesting comments. The tea, the coffee, the butter, the marmalade, &e., are each in turn taken into consideration. Those young inquirers who are always seeking the ‘ 4 why and because" of everything, should be referred to Mr Cuthbert Johnson. Vie Portent ; a Story of the Second Sight. By G,:orge Macdonald, author of "'Within and Without." Oue vol., pp. 290. Smith, Elder, and Co. The title of this book, of course, leads us to expect a thrilling and enthralling narrative, and in this we are not disappointed, although we think the author might have made more of a theme of such very weird romance. The principal feature in the story is the clattering of a horse's hoofs with the clanking sound of one loose ehoe. This is the Portent : it resounds throughout the pages, and reechoes in our ears when the volume is closed. Corpulence, its Diminution and Cure, without In, jury to Health. Fourth Edition. Notes of Fifteen Cases of Disease Dependent upon Corpulence, with the Result of 7reathnent. By John Harvey, MI), John Smith and Co., Long. acre, So rapid has been the demand for this little tree ttse on the subject of corpulence and its attendant train of maladies, that a fourth (and revised) edition has been called for by the faculty and the public. It is this which is now being published. Of the merits of the work we have already borne testimony, having done so, moreover, when the practical results of Dr Harvey's most philosophical system had not been fairly tested. With this new edition of his vierk the learned author has issued a small companion volume, in which he gives in detail the favourable result of his new method of treatment in several serious cases of disease, which are contingent upon embonpoint. Amongst others, in cases of dyspepsia, bronchitis, asthma, diseases of the heart, deafness, &o. &c., all cf which proceeded from obesity, each succumbed under his treatment and directions. Hence, doubtless, the attention which is now being brought to bear upon this matter of corpu'ence, by the faculty and the public, as the source of many diseases which have hitherto been attributed to other causes, will induce many stout persons suMring from the several ills the, too much flash is heir to, and which have set the ordinary remedies at defiance, to seek for relief, or cure, under the regimen and hygienic rules which arc laid down so lucidly in the above works by Dr Harvey. THE AUTOGRAPHIC MIRROR has no 7v reached its thirteenth bimonthly number ; and, judging from the variety and interest of this, its latest in stalment, it gives promise of a long and flourishing existence. The current number, in fact is, in its way, as profoundly interesting as any one out of the round dezcn preceding it. There is in it a letter (in Russian) from Peter the First, otherwise Peter the Great, the most remarkable of all the Autocrats. There is a fac-simile from a pencilled note or mem. (dated April 2, 1864) Nr7itten by the hand of the Emperor Napoleon 111, ono apparently having reference to his Majesty's studies in connection with his forthcoming "Life of Cre3ar." There are auto• graphs here also of " Old'A be," otherwise Abraham Lincoln, President of the (extremely) U-nited States—of his Minister of State, William Henry Seward—and cf his Ambassador .to the Court of St. James's, Charles Francis Adams. Among the rest of the autographic memorabilia in No, XVIII. are some from the hands of Lord Raglan (when Fitzroy Somerset), of Lord Clyde (when Colin Campbell), of Sainte Beuve and Raoul R►ochette, of Klopstcck, and Lady Hester Stanhope. There are two lightly sketched profile likenesses of Schiller, showing him (eupposiug them to be correct) to have been rather low-browed and exceedingly lackadaisyc" al; As the tail-piece to this excellent number of the Autogra phc Review there is a facsimile of the portrait of a dog, sketched in pencil by Sir David Wilkie. Anniversary of the Prince Consort's Birthday - mss --- By command of her Majesty, the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society have directed that the gardens shall be opened freely to the public on August 26, 1861, the an niversary of the birthday of his Royal Highness the Prince Censrt, the founder of the gardens. The council have issued the following statement for the guidance of the public : " There wiii be entrances to the gardens at the east in Exhibition-road, west in Prince Albert'o-road, and south in the Exhibition road. The entrances will be opened at 10 and closed at 6 o'clock, There are about 36 acres of ground and ample epace for all visitors. No tickets will be issued. The police will instruct visitors as to the several exits from the ground. The conservatory, orchard houses, the arcades, and the maze will all be opened. The cascades and Minton's fountain will play. The Old Hundredth Psalm, a hymn composed by the Prince Consort, and' God save the Queen' will be sang by the visitors. The singing will take place on the north or upper terrace in front of the conservatory. God save the Queen' will be sung at 6 o'clock, Bands will be stationed in several p:rts of the gardens, and will per form at intervals during the day. Omnibuses pass the gardens. steamers land passengers at Cadogan pier, Chel sea, and there is a railway station in the Fulham•road, both places being about a mile from the gardens. Clubs, schools, &c,, may be accompanied by the banners and bands. Refreshments will be sold at moderato rates, or visitors may bring their own. The south arcades at the lower end of the garden, as in the Exhibition of 1862, and either of the annexes, may be used for the refreshments but visitors are requested not to use the flower garden as a place for refreshments." Frightful Accident on the North London Railway. A. fearful accident, causing the utmost excitement and alarm in Camden Town, occurred to an express train, at the Camden-road Station of the North London Railway, which has been attended with the loss of life in at least one case. The escape of a large number of passengers who were in the train was almost miraculous. The following are the particulars of the occierrence as gathered upon the spot: — That portion of the railway which crosses Randolph-street, and over which the platform of the Camden-road Station extends, is supported on iron pillars, with wooden girders, and it is about this point that the up-trains to the City usually bring up their engines. The morning express, which stops at the Camden-road station on its way to the City, left Chalk Farm at its usual time (half-past nine), and arrived at Camden-road a few minutes after. The ex press train was brought to a stand, with the engine just on the eastern side of the bridge referred to. The passen gers at the station had entered the carriages, and the moment the driver, named John Ellis, turned on his steam, he was startled by hearing a report in his firebox, like that of A retort or fog signal, and he instantly jumped off. Before the unfortunate stoker, William Davis, had time to follow his example, the fire-box exploded with a loud report. The engine was blown upward and forward high into the air, and descended, carrying with it a large portion of the stone coping and buttress of the brickwork of the bridge into Randolph-street below—the greater por tion, however, resting on the enclosed ground belonging to the North London Company. But for the coupling chain which secured the train to the engine snapping asunder when the latter bounded from the line, the carriages muet inevitably have been dragged over the bridge into the road beneath. In its descent the engine had turned completely round, and when it alighted on the ground it was found that it had embedded its near side driving-wheel completely in the earth. The alarm of the passengers, who rushed frantically from the carriages, may be better imagined than described. They were seen running in eveey direction, and a great amount of confusion prevailed. The nest object of the station-master was to see if any one was iejebeed ; and fortunately, owing to the direction the explosion had taken, none of the passengers were in the slightest degree Wirt, nor was any carriage damaged. The poor stoker, Davie, was, however, found lying iu the six-foot space, frightfully mutilated and scalded. He was at once conveyed to Uni versity College Hospital, and it is not at all likely that he will recover. As soon as the confusion occasioned by the catas'rephe had somewhat subsided, Mr Adams, the chief of the locomotive department, was on the spot, with Mr Anderson, locomotive foreman at Camden station of the North-Western, Mr Mansell, the secretary, and other authorities; and it was then discovered that the concus sion had somewhat shattered the wooden girders sup porting the bridge, tut that the rails had been but little if in any degree displaced. The force of the shock had broken the coupling between the engine and the first carriage short off at the buffer plank. The chimney was smashed and knocked over; one of the massive iron aide , plates, bearing the number of the engine, and the words "North London Railway," was knocked off, and the whole of the left side of the fire box was blown out, Hero would appear to have been the seat of explosion and cause of the disaster. As a proof that the engine mounted high into the air and turned completely round in her descent, it may be mentioned that the telegraph wires of the station, which are some 10 or 15 feet above the line, were broken down, and communication on that particular side of the line stopped. Fortunately, there was no one passing under the bridge at the time of the explosion, otherwise the result would have been fatal. Only a minute previously, how ever, a horse and cart was driven by. The weight of the engine is estimated at about 28 tons, from which some idea may be formed of the force with which it fell. Cue of the North-Western Company's servants was on the platform, and he also was much scalded. Beyond the cases we have named no one appears to have been injured. It is needless to say that for a time the traffic was checked, but tha rails were soon repaired, and the trains ran in the order set down in the table. The height of the bridge from which the en gine fell is about 25 feet. The engine, which was made in 1854 at Bristol, now lies covered in the roadway, a perfect wreck. It may be added that the fragments of the machi nery were hurled in ell direcaons, the fits-bars flying about like so many sticks of wood, The knowledge of the occur rence spread so rapidly that, in a few minutes hundreds were on the spot, and it required the aid of a strong force of the , S division of police to keep the crowds oft the engine whilst it was yet steriirgaway after it c ame over th e ra il wa y. '1 In reply to inquiries made at the University College Hos pital last night it was stated that the stoker was dead. It appears that Mr and Mrs Charles Kean, to gether with Miss Chapman and Mr Everett, de parted from Melbourne for Sydney on the 224 of June, per steamer, en route for the Sandwich Islands and. California. Their departure had b een d e l aye d f or severa l weeks by the long and severe ill ness of Mrs Kean, from w hich she had only juat recove re d su ffi ciently to perm i t h e r to travel. A Turin l e tt er states that Pr i nce Amadeus, Duke gone to visit the works for piercing of Aosta, h as Mont C e ni s . Hi s royal ni g h ness was to visit the camp of St. Maurice on the 14th to take the COM. wand of the Ist R e giment of Infantry. Tno young prince will rema i n th ere a month doing duty as colonel, and taking part in all the mance:Ayres of the camp, w hi c h conei3ts of a whole corp under the commend of Gin. : ittxxelli. tirinkr tr,unn, _ HER MAJESTY, OSBORNE, August 16. Her Mjesty, their Royal Highnesses Prices and Princess Louis of Hesse, Princess Holens, and Princess Leiningen drove to ti hippingham yester4 day afternoon. Her Royal Highness Princess Leininge n OCCOVI " panicd the Quen to Netley Hospital on Saturdsy. The Duke of Wellington and the Hon. Henry Wellesley visited Lord Brougham at his lord:. -hip's scat on their way to Scotland. Duchess (Emily) of Beaufort leaves town la a day or two for Scotland, en a tour of visits. The Duchess of St. Albans and Lady Diana Beauclerk have left Princes's-gate for North Berwick. The Earl and Countess Russell and Lidf Georgiana Russell and fariily left Pembroke Lodge yester day afternoon for Woburn Abbey, Bede, which h a s been placed at the noble earl's disposal by the Duke of Bedford. The noble earl and family L a ten t ' to reside there fo r several weeks. sir A marriage is arranged to take place betwee . n Edward Robert, the son and heir of the Righ t Hon. Edward Bulwer Lytton, of Knebworth Park, Herts, nal Miss Edith - Villiers, niece of the Earl of Clarendon,li.O. The Earl and Countess Jzrmyn have le ft toWn for the noble earl's shooting box in Scotland. The Earl and Countess of Caithness have arrivea at Barrogill Castle, N. 8., with the intaution of residing there for the winter. The Countess of Liston; el has left the Clarendon Hotel for Convamore, Ireland. The Countess (Frances) Waldegrave and the Right Hon. Chichester Fortescue arrived at Strawberry hill, Twickenham, on Monday, from Brighton, wh ere they have been passing several weeks. Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston leave Cambridge House next week to pass a month or s ix we at Weidner Vi Castle. la st Falkland left London on Satura :4 for Aix-la-Chapelle. Viscountess Jocelyn, who returned to town °II Monday from attendance en her Majesty, is about to lea " t ,wn oa a continental tear with her daughters. The Lord Bishop of London is expected to leave Fulham Palace about the 23d inst. for the north o f England and Argyleshire. Lord Eicho left town on Saturday last for A n , 33:1 !:, field, Haddington, to join her ladyship and family lit intend to remain at the Earl of Weroyss's seat during the autumn. The Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, M.P., and L' a , / Emily Feel, left their residence in Whitehall-garci es ' Y". terday, for Drayton Manor, Staffordshire. Trio Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, MP" left Cowes towards the close of the past week for DiepPela his yacht, and will be absent some weeks cruising off t western coast of Franca. They do these Things Better in France' TO THE EDITOR OF " THE SUN. " Silt,--It is very noticeable in the feees at present In PAr i6 Wil° that the Emperor is not slow to decorate good m en. does not feel glad to find the decoration of the Legion o Honour given t* Hector BerliFz, whose exquisite writings in the De'bats and elsewhere, are the charm of our eveq day musical literature. Let us fancy, if we can , Mr Hull 3: or the late "Mr Cb.ackeray, or the late Nr Turner, the shipper of Beethoven, as Mr Ruskin was painter, or Mr Faraday, made Baronets. Turner ; but it is only our General Boyles we build statues to, or make says Victor Hugo. I find no statue of Shakespeare ; but who is General Doyle, asks with curious irony. His is the greatest statue 1 411 ' roo m Even Jenner is moved from Trafalgar-square to make for a gas lamp. Such is the light of modern civilisation in civilised Albion. The opera in Paris partly supports to hospitals and Bethnal-greens by a penny tan is a wo of tax. on the worshipper tickets; a system of compensation is observed, and if there be vice it helps the hospitals. Hector Berlioz is the, champion of the opera; and so in decorating him the En' - peror assists both the opera and the charities of Paris. -"re' on the contrary, would rather give a peerage or a pens:ou tc° a legion of old-fashioned generals. Place Jenner alongsids the horse ponds covered with chick-weed, in the park, od let men like Bishop or Hullah follow Jenner into oblivion. Chrcriva7i laughs at us, but it is probable such neglect Of our truly great men does much mischief.—Yours, August. A PllYsici.trr• Funeral of the late. Mr. Robson. This morning the mortal remains of this well known actor were committed to their last resting' piece in the cemetery, at Norwood, being borne t° the grave amidst the heartfelt regrets cf a large number of those with whom for so many years be had been on the closest terms of profess ional and social intercourse. It was thought that, GS far as the proceedings in London were concerned, they should be of the meet unostentatious character, Few, therefore, and those only of the most intimate friends of the deceased, were invited to join the procession, which started from his residence in Ampthill-square, Hampstead' road, at half-past eleven o'clock. It was at Norwood, however, that the moot marke d respect was paid to the memory of the deceased. There, numbers, not only of his own corps aria' matique, but of the profession generally, bad asserub!ed long before the arrival of the funeral cortege. The ceremony was deeply impressive, and, after the body had been lowered into the grave, the assembled visitors took a last look at the coffin of their deceased friend, and then gradually dispersed. Amongst the mourners who proceeded from Ampthili-equare to the ground at Norwood were Mrs..Robson,sen., the mother of the deceased. MO' Robson, his wife ; Mr. Itelo,;on, his son ; Miss Rob° son, his daughter; with Dr. Brooke, of the miaster-road, and Mr. Snell, of Lincoln's-inn -gold's, his executors. We understand that the theatre ie to this evening. b e closed THE BELFAST RIOTS. (Front a Correspondent of the Morning Fost.) DUBLIN, Tuesday Evening' The accounts from Belfast are really alarmitig* 500 Roman Catholics (navvies) challenged ,the ship" carpenters, who belong to the Orange side, to shit this day, and the latest telegrams state that t" latter, after breaking into a gunmaker's shop alld seizing all the weapons they could find there; marched through the town armed with them, an also with hatchets, pitchforks, bludge ons, and the like. A desperate encounter was conseq uently e p9cted this evening, but no additional particulartif h a ve reached here. One man died this mornixig ° ot hers wounds received on Monday, and five wounded this morning are also reported dea d " day . The police fired on the Sandy-row mob t°4:„--'„- and, it is said, killed three persons. The des's-- tion of property WS been terrible. me eting The Roman Catholic party heldto V a't on the They appointed a deputation authorities at Dublin Cab, tie to demand to-day. tae retro"... ; of the local m ag i s t rac y, a s they have no confiden". in them, and their replacement hy two Govern men commissioners. A comm;ttee of prot ection was alO foroed, and money colle cted to buy arms in coa the Government shou ld refuse to comply with their demand. More rzilita l l cud police are pouring iot a the town. (BY ELECTRIC tELEGRAPH.) (From the Corresponde>it of the limes.) TUESDAY Z'a T.—Tne gree\test excitement still continues in Belfast. All business is suspended, and the houses are closed. Several dreadtui conflicts have taken place between the police and the co b ' The police have fired, and wounded about cone,Per challenged t o tthe mortally, sh and and the latter broke into the gunsmith's WV armed themselves. Mobs armed wi.'.ll hatebeths; I "ive 2 l pistols, and pitchforks are parading t,A streets. The Catholics held a meeting, and ip carpi kil ling titers t h t i o e e a t y b a v a a ppoip t o u: a deputation to go to Dublin and require, Gayer t,ntowlia meat to appoint commissioners to g overn as they had no confidence in the inagistrates•a; subscription for the purchase of firearms was I set on foot. More troops have been sent 1301"3* THE SHPP - 1717 --77- 0F WATER --;O—E—D---v130:5*---v„Trtl'irty: f Daily E xpress states that there is no water in the rum which the City of Dublin is heretofore to withsupplies.anat'lu'inctiourtp:urpatviloyn. rejected the kouree of tt it3 'l4l/14'